Bahrain police clash with protesters

Published November 20, 2014

Witnesses say riot police in Bahrain have fired tear gas and stun grenades as hundreds of anti-government protesters attempted to block a key highway.

The clashes are the latest skirmishes between authorities in the Gulf kingdom and demonstrators seeking to revive large-scale street protests.

Recent arrest sweeps by Bahraini officials have appeared to weaken the uprising launched nearly 18 months ago by the nation's Shiite majority, who claim they face systematic discrimination by the Sunni monarchy.

Witnesses say some arrests were made in Thursday's clashes, but there were no signs of serious injuries.

At least 50 people have died Bahrain's unrest since February 2011.

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